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Will Lou interviews former Toronto Raptors guard Jeremy Lin about his celebrity hoops game in Toronto on Sept 12, revisits his favorite Toronto memories, tells stories about what 2019 was like, and gives his thoughts on how the Raptors will fare next season with Kawhi Leonard back in the mix.2026 ARC HOOPS/WORLD tickets: https://asianrootscollective.org/arcworld

Will Lou goes solo to ask a few questions around the ongoing Kawhi Leonard trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. He looks at what could still be holding up the deal, if the Toronto Raptors will look to expand the trade beyond what was initially reported, Kawhi's last chance to rescue his legacy, the pressure this deal puts on Scottie Barnes, and if there are any circumstances that would lead to another team repeating the Clippers' mistake. #raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Will Lou and Jerome Cheng go live to react to the breaking news of the NBA releasing their report into the cap circumvention of the LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard. Kawhi is fined 700K but avoids suspension and contract voiding, while the Clippers are found to be the most guilty party in circumventing the cap and are therefore being fined 5 first-round picks, $30M in fines and additional suspensions to team executives.#raptors #torontoraptors #nba Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

The Toronto Tempo and WNBA are about to start a two-week midseason break for the 2026 FIBA World Cup. Jerome and Chelsea recap the last few games with a depleted team, and look ahead to where players will be this break and beyond.#wnba #torontotempoReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Canada Basketball CEO and President Michael Bartlett sits down to discuss the plan for gold at the 2027 FIBA World Cup and 2028 Olympics, the rebuilding women's team, and shares stories behind how the Toronto Raptors built Jurassic Park and the unforgettable 2019 championship parade.#fibabasketball #canadabasketballReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.

Jerome and Chelsea catch up on the Tempo's trip to Vancouver and a depleted team going into the remainder of the season. Kiki Rice hooping but everyone else out. Some great reads:Chelsea Leite "Tempo’s Rice embracing everything rookie season has to offer": https://www.tsn.ca/wnba/article/tempos-rice-embracing-everything-rookie-season-has-to-offer/Katie Heindl "Drag to Light": https://www.basketballfeelings.com/p/drag-to-lightFrankie de la Cretaz "Anti-trans hate came to the WNBA. Fans are fighting back": https://xtramagazine.com/power/politics/wnba-liberty-fever-trans-joy-284052Shireen Ahmed "Enes Kanter Freedom's performative advocacy is emblematic of how men can be harmful to women's sports": https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/opinion-shireen-ahmed-womens-sports-wnba-9.7319141#wnba #torontotempoReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Will is joined by friend of the show and fellow pod slanderer Asad to check in all things Raptors. What else has Kawhi done? What's next for Scottie Barnes? Does RJ get extended? Who is up next?#raptors #torontoraptors #nba #kawhileonardReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

Jerome, Chelsea Leite and Katie Heindl gather to recap their night at Scotiabank Arena and the visiting Indiana Fever. What were the vibes? How's the new mascot? What else?Come hang!#wnba #torontotempoReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!

In yet another Kawhi Leonard update, ESPN reports that the NBA has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funnelled money through team sponsors to pay Kawhi Leonard and circumvent the salary cap. And immediately after, the NBA said hold on there. Will and Alex parse through the new findings and also banter across the league.At 1:34:00 Alex unveils an incredible list of "Toonie Thoughts" with Will occasionally chiming in with his own renditions. #nba #kawhileonard #raptors #lakersReach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us!